Recipes
Kishmish Water is basically raisin water. It's mainly by simply soaking raisins in water over a long period of time, usually overnight or 12 hours. Therapeutic uses: * Natural Probiotic * Laxative * Stomach Cleanse * Weight loss agent Rainsins are a rich source of antioxidants, helps replenish those with low iron,
Healthcare
Natool Therapy, is a time-honored practice deeply rooted in Unani Tibb (1). This therapeutic approach uses the power of natural oils and herbal extracts to promote healing and balance within the body. Natool Therapy, often applied to the forehead and scalp, is revered for its ability to treat a myriad
Health Topics
The Prophet Muhammad said, "There is no disease that Allah has created, except that He also has created its treatment." (Bukhari) What are Migraines? Migraine is not just a bad headache. It’s a disabling neurological disease with different symptoms and different treatment approaches compared to other headache
Herb Guide
note: There's a special "gift" at the bottom of this post. make sure you click on it and pay your full attention! Scientific Name: Withania somnifera Unani Name: Asgand English Name: Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng Temperament (Mizaj): Hot and Dry Actions * Adaptogen; Anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-cancer,
Health Topics
Morning sickness or nausea related to pregnancy affects around 80% of women (1). From Western medical understanding, the causes are said to be the result of fluctuating and/or changing hormonal states within the body. From a Unani Tibb perspective, it is usually due to an accumulation of abnormal matter
Recipes
Skanjabeen is a delicious summertime drink - and a Unani Tibb medicine. It is cooling and refreshing, often used medicinally for patients with bilious imbalance where there is an excess of heat. It has also been used for weight loss, especially when drunk on an empty stomach in the morning
Temperaments
This article is for all parents (and even non-parents, working or caring for children) to build a stronger bond with their little one. Parenting without doubt is a challenge and even when some parents don't admit it, a lot struggle with not being able to understand their child
Fruit Guide
Botanical Name: Citrus limonum Unani Tibb Name: Laimun Other names: Citrus Lemon Parts used: Juice, seeds, pith & peel Mizaj (1): * Juice - Cold & Dry * Pith - Cold & Moist * Seed, peel & blossom - Hot & Dry Actions (1): * Astringent, refrigerant, stomahic, tonic. The Seeds are antipyretic (reduces
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus Unani Tibb Name: Kasni Other names: Endive, Wild Chicory, and Hindbah. Parts used: Root Mizaj: Cooling & Drying Actions: * Diuretic (1) * Laxative (1) * Stomachic (2) * Tonic (2) * Digestive (2) * Cholagogue (2) Therapeutic Uses (1): * Dropsy * Hepatitis * Jaundice * Fever * Gastritis * Gallstones * Biliouse conditions Dosage/Applications (1): * 7-17.
Lifestyle
As the vibrant colors of spring blossom around us, it's essential to tune in to the rhythm of nature and understand how this season influences our well-being. In Unani Tibb, spring brings an increase in the presence of the humor "Dam" or blood humor. This increase
Mental Health
When training to become a Unani Practitioner, my teacher often emphasizes the importance of looking for signs. These signs indicate patterns, habits, and even conclusions. Nature, as naturopaths, using the Path of Nature to heal and vitalize people and ourselves, is full of such signs. Looking for indicators of how
Healthcare
What this article will cover: * The cause of lumps, cysts, and cancer of the breasts. * Suggested resources for self-examinations * Herbal Supplements and Aids The causes of lumps, cysts, and cancer of the breasts. According to Unani Tibb, the breasts are characterized as moist and cold organs, creating an environment abundant
Herb Guide
Introduction It truly requires a paradigm shift - for those skeptical of herbal medicine. What propels the belief to carry on within the individuals is the lack of fundamental understanding of how the herbs help and the gentle nature of most herbs. It is true that single herbs typically show
Health Topics
Many thanks are given to Hakim G. M. Chishti, ND. What this article will cover: * Asthma Explained by Western Medicine * Asthma explained with Unani Tibb * Treatments and Solutions Asthma Explained by Western Medicine Asthma is a medical condition primarily characterized by respiratory difficulties. This arises due to the narrowing of
Fruit Guide
Botanical Name: * Black - Morus nigra * White - Morus Alba * Red - Morus Rubra Unani Name: Shahtoot Taste: Sweet Mizaj: Cooling & Moistening Berries Action - tonic, laxative. Therapeutic uses- * Weakness & frailty (especially in the case of when it is caused by too much heat/dryness/acidity). * Stop bleeding
Herb Guide
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Unani Name: Tulsi Other Names: St. Joseph Wort & Basilic Taste: Sweet, pungent & slightly bitter. Mizaj: Warming & Drying Leaves Action - warming/uplifting for mental exhaustion Therapeutic action - * Fresh leaves - rub on insect bites * Infusion - w/motherwort straight after childbirth to